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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.37, 968.16 and 414.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.37, 968.16 and 414.11 is: 621.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.37 : 968.16 = 414.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.37/968.16 = 414.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.37x = 968.16 × 414.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.37x = 400,924.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,924.74/645.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.23

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